West Central Reporter

Pike County taxpayers paid $31,223 in Countywide Sales Tax in May, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $32,929.

Over the past 12 months, Pike County's residents have collectively paid a total of $411,852 in Countywide Sales Tax.

The Countywide Sales Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for county governments use.

Despite fluctuations in tax collection, Illinois continues to be one of the highest-taxed states in the U.S. According to a Wallet Hub study from March 2023, the state ranked as having the highest tax burden, approximately 39.83% above the national average.

Illinois governor J. B. Pritzker is accused of adding more than $5.2 billion in new or higher taxes since coming into power in early 2019. As a business owner, he has a fortune of more than $3 billion, largely based on his family's wealth and connections.

Month	Amount Collected	% Change from Previous Month
May	$31,223	-5.2
April	$32,929	15.1
March	$28,615	-0.4
February	$28,721	-26.4
January	$39,004	7.5
December 2022	$36,282	0
November 2022	$36,293	-4
October 2022	$37,797	5.5
September 2022	$35,827	15.7
August 2022	$30,975	-13.9
July 2022	$35,974	-5.9
June 2022	$38,212	21.1